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| Single by Jade | ||||
| Released | 19 July 2024 | |||
| Recorded | Los Angeles | |||
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| Length | 3:17 | |||
| Label | RCA | |||
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| Producer(s) | Sabath | |||
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| "Angel of My Dreams" on YouTube | ||||
"Angel of My Dreams" is the debut solo single by English singer and songwriter Jade. It was released on 19 July 2024, through RCA Records.[1] and marks her first solo endeavour after Little Mix began their hiatus in May 2022.[2] Jade co-wrote the song with Steph Jones, Pablo Bowman and its producer Mike Sabath. Because of the sample of the 1967 Eurovision Song Contest winning song "Puppet on a String" by English singer Sandie Shaw which is played at the beginning and end of the track, Bill Martin and Phil Coulter received writing credits.
"Angel of My Dreams" received widespread acclaim from critics with praise given towards the track lyrics, use of sample, and exploration of different genres. It was named by Billboard and The Independent[3] as one of the best singles released in 2024, and lyrically addresses her complex relationship with the music industry, with references made to Syco Music and Simon Cowell.[4][5][6] The music video pays homage to Thirlwall's home town of South Shields, and features home footage from her childhood including her audition from The X Factor UK. The music video was inspired by the films The Fifth Element, Black Swan and Showgirls.[7][8][9][10]
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- ^ Damshenas, Sam (2 July 2024). "Pop emergency: Little Mix icon Jade finally announces debut single". GAY TIMES. Archived from the original on 2 July 2024. Retrieved 8 July 2024.
- ^ Duke, Simon (19 July 2024). "Jade Thirlwall gives Colmans a 'starring role' as solo career launches". Chronicle Live. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
- ^ Damshenas, Sam (19 July 2024). "Angel of My Dreams: Jade's debut single and video hailed as a "masterpiece"". GAY TIMES. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
- ^ Murray, Robin (19 July 2024). "Jade's 'Angel Of My Dreams' Is A Grandiose WTF Moment | Reviews". Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews & Interviews. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
- ^ Gannon, Rory (19 July 2024). "Little Mix's Jade Thirlwall makes brutal dig at Simon Cowell in debut solo track". Daily Star. Retrieved 19 July 2024.